Various Scriptures - Words of Encouragement

I loved the experience I had this morning at Firelands Hospital when we went to pray with a friend before surgery.  When the anesthesiologist came in to talk to her about the surgery, he told her that he and his wife had prayed for her this morning.  Woo hoo!  Not only did he tell her they prayed for the surgery but he spoke words of encouragement over her that the recuperation was going to go great too. I loved it!  What he said were words one would expect from us as pastors to say but not necessarily ones from someone in the medical field. It got me thinking about others who hear those same words from him.  My friend has a strong faith and understood what he was saying.  Not everyone would understand those words.  But he plants seeds as he goes throughout his days.  What seeds am I planting?  When I'm in the hospital praying with people, they expect words of encouragement and prayers.  But what about when I'm out and about and people see me.  Am I planting seeds for the Lord?  Am I seeing the opportunities the Lord has for me and seizing them?  I sure hope so.  I don't want to plant any "bad" seeds nor do I want to miss any planting!  I want the words to flow out of me to be words of encouragement. 

Strength Quotes For Encouragement

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18  So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,  as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Comfort And Encouragement Bible Verses

Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.

Psalm 23:4  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;  your rod and your staff,  they comfort me.

Psalm 55:22  Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Peace Scripture Quotes For Encouragement

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for the experience I had this morning with hearing the words of encouragement from this one.  I praise You for putting people who aren't afraid to share You into places such as the hospital.  Lord, help me to plant more seeds with my words.  Enable me, Lord, to be more of an encourager to others.  Open my eyes to opportunities.  Thank You Lord for being My Encourager!  Amen.